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restaurant supply stores?

In search of inexpensive restaurant supply shops for plates, pans, and all cooking utensils in the DC metro area. Also, any Asian cooking supply stores? Trying to stay away from the major chains.thanks

Best Supply, 413 Morse St, NE, among the warehouses in the Florida Avenue Market in DC.Close to the NY Ave. Metro Stop, only a mile or so from the US Capitol.Right down the block from A. Litteri's, Italian food shopping Heaven.Call Best Supply for hours. 202-544-2525

They have the basics in everything, including equipment for Asian restaurants. Huge woks, skimmers, etc. Tableware, glasses, linens are basic, nothing foo-foo, but you can find some good stuff.Good selection of pots and pans, knives, storage containers, etc.There are bigger and fancier stores, but this is really convenient for basic stuff, especially if you're in DC.